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Z 350 Final
Animal Behavior
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Natural Selection | The process of differential survival and reproduction that leads to changes in allele frequencies over time as the most fit individuals survive and leave more offspring |
| Directional Selection (component of Natural Selection) | One extreme trait is selected for |
| Disruptive Selection (component of Natural Selection) | Both extreme traits are selected for |
| Stabilizing Selection (component of Natural Selection) | The average is selected for and both extremes are selected against |
| Kin Selection/Inclusive Fitness | Affects the fitness of an individual and its relatives; altruism occurs because you're helping the fitness of your genes or those with your related genes (more selfish) |
| Group Selection | Affects the "good of the group"; done for the sole purpose of helping the group out (more selfless) |
| Sexual Selection | Individuals in a population differ in their ability to attract mates |